Life And Letters Of Bayard Taylor V2

By Bayard Taylor

Book Overview

The Life and Letters of Bayard Taylor V2 is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Bayard Taylor, an American poet, travel writer, and diplomat who lived in the 19th century. The second volume of this two-part series covers the later years of Taylor's life, including his travels to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, as well as his diplomatic postings in Germany and Russia.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Taylor's life and career. The first section provides a detailed biography of Taylor, tracing his early years in Pennsylvania and his rise to literary fame in the United States. The second section focuses on Taylor's travels, including his journeys to Egypt, Palestine, and other parts of the Middle East, as well as his experiences in Europe and Africa.The third section of the book covers Taylor's diplomatic career, including his time as the U.S. ambassador to Germany and his work as a consul in Russia. This section also includes a number of letters and other documents related to Taylor's diplomatic work, providing a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities he faced as a diplomat.Throughout the book, readers will find a wealth of information about Taylor's personal life, his literary influences, and his contributions to American literature and culture. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this fascinating figure in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425491715
• ISBN13: 9781425491710
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"